Senior Staff Writer Strategic
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$ 85000 - 125000
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Job Description
Company Overview
Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private small business based in the Washington DC area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011 initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years including infrastructure resiliency contact center operations information technology software engineering program management strategic communications engineering and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Department of Defense (DoD) and other Federal Civilian Agencies.
Position Overview
Pantheon Data is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Staff Writer to join our dynamic communications team. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience in writing and editing diverse communication materials conducting interviews and supporting various media and public relations efforts.
The Senior Staff Writer supports the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Office of Corporate Communication (SEA 00D) by providing authoritative guidance on editorial matters to personnel.
NAVSEA SEA 00D supports the Command mission of designing building delivering and sustaining the U.S. Navys ships submarines and systems through its strategic communications efforts. Representing more than 86000 employees geographically dispersed across more than 40 locations worldwide SEA 00D is responsible for providing the strategic guidance planning and support for all enterprisewide internal and external communication including marketing requirements and legislative engagement. In this capacity the office provides direct support and strategic advisement to the Commander on all communication matters.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive level writing and editorial support for correspondence intended for Members of Congress Department of Defense (DOD) Chief of Naval Operations and NAVSEA Leadership.
- Prepare statements press releases longform articles public affairs guidance communication plans briefing cards in plain language.
- Develop responses to media queries coordinating with applicable subject matter experts.
- Attend external events e.g. think tanks congressional hearings symposium) and synopsize discussions to provide overall awareness of current discussions trends and talking points whitepapers and briefs.
- Develop integrated planning calendars and engagement plans that align to the strategic objectives of programs and priorities.
- Prepare longform articles and related communication products for enterprisewide dissemination coordinating with all applicable stakeholders.
- Execute media training and develop prep packages for Navy leaders and support media engagements e.g. interviews media roundtables gaggles etc. with local national and defense trade press across various communication channels e.g. radio print broadcast etc..
- Conduct media monitoring and analysis across communication channels.
- Create communication strategies and materials that promote engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
- Consult with staff to ensure information is presented accurately.
- Maintain awareness of current government writing and reporting style and format requirements.
- Identify needs and evolving requirements in a fastpaced environment to develop recommendations and solutions grounded in datadriven analytics and critical evaluation.
- Manage multiple small and largescale projects that contribute to a larger strategic communications plan.
Required Skills and Experience
- Ten 10 years related experience in communications with focus on defense acquisition or other federal appropriation / authorization matters
- Experience with NAVSEA Congress the Navy and Department of Defense.
- Clear understanding and application of Navy and Associated Press Style guidance in all writing and editing oversight.
- Experience in research conducting interviews writing editing and obtaining release/approval for articles feature stories news releases and statements including electronic web based and hard copy material.
- Ability to work effectively remotely in crossfunctional teams.
- Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook Word Excel SharePoint and PowerPoint.
Education
Bachelors degree in English or Communications field.
Clearance Requirements
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Work Location: Washington Navy Yard; Onsite 5 days per week
- Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If the position is remote or hybrid you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
- If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site youll work with colleagues and clients in person as needed for specific client requirements.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $85000 $125000. This is not however a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather salary will be set based on experience geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Benefits Overview
We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and addition to our benefits we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority where you specify an amount of your pretax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at Data Important Information
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state local or international law.
As part of the application process you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at or by phone.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
